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SevereNHTSA·21V720000·Announced 2021-09-16

Peterbilt 520 Trucks Recalled for Missing Rear Brake Valve

PACCAR is recalling 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 trucks because a missing rear brake valve may cause incorrect brake release timing, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect where the quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

A missing quick release valve cannot ensure correct rear brake release timing, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The defect is located in the service brakes, air system.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a missing quick release valve and install one if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 520
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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